Aerial photos of the aftermath of the March 1962 Northeaster storm. The first photo is of the intersection of 17th and Waverly in North Beach Haven. That storm devastated Long Beach Island with wind and flooding damage.

The storm devastated Long Beach Island causing extensive property damage and loss of life. The island was cut through in several places. A US Navy Destroyer that was being towed broke free and washed up on the beach at Holgate.  You can see an Aerial photo of the Monssen here.

 

The storm was also known as the “Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962” The death toll was 40 people plus 1000 injured and millions of dollars in property damage.